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Granite Construction

Engineer I

Granite Construction, Santa Clara, California, us, 95053

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Engineer I role at Granite Construction

Overview The following responsibilities and qualifications describe the Engineer I role at Granite Construction. This position focuses on providing technical engineering and cost information to help ensure construction work complies with engineering standards.

Responsibilities

Assist with job controls to ensure compliance with contract, budget, schedule, forecasting and job costing.

Interpret design/drawings for craft workers installing material to ensure specifications are followed.

Research and recommend resolutions to drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interference, and errors to verify compliance with codes, drawings, and specifications.

Prepare and disseminate documentation such as status reports, punch lists describing work items, sketches of work completed, material requirement calculations to provide accuracy to the supervisor.

Provide technical support and direction regarding project material controls including delivery dates, construction schedules and design requirements to minimize additional costs.

Prepare drawings and sketches to support construction work, change orders, and estimates to meet changing job requirements.

Provide building control lines and elevations for accurate measurement and correct installation of materials to ensure a quality job.

Develop essential data including quantity take-offs, material price lists, labor costs per hour, and equipment to support accurate estimates and bids.

Research historical data and productivity analysis to compile summary reports and guidelines for future estimates.

Maintain files of working documents to support bid accuracy.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.

Work Experience

0 - 2 years construction estimating support, engineering, field support, or similar experience.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and scheduling software; AGTEK Take-off experience preferred.

Working knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawings and specifications, building materials and standards applicable to the discipline.

Ability to perform trigonometric calculations manually or with a calculator.

Ability to take responsibility and communicate effectively with others.

Physical Demands The physical demands are representative of those required to perform the essential functions. The role may involve standing, walking, sitting, keyboard use, occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, and exposure to outdoor conditions around construction equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made for disabilities. Safety-consciousness is required.

Additional Requirements/Skills

Comply with and support corporate safety initiatives.

Team player; abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct.

Valid driver’s license and ability to drive.

Our Benefits At a Glance Granite offers a broad benefits package including paid holidays and leave, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending plans, and programs for wellness. Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans; a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) may also be available. Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible salary deferrals into 401(k) plans, vesting immediately. Benefits may vary for positions outside the continental United States.

Base Salary Range $86,187.00 - $129,281.00

Pay may vary based on relevant experience, skills, location, and education.

About Granite Construction Incorporated Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and the parent company of Granite Construction Company. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.

Notice to Staffing Agencies: Granite will not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies without a valid contract. See legal notice for details.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology | Industries: Construction

Referral opportunities exist for this role when applying through Granite.

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